Junior Project Controller

Acteon Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy services company is looking for a Junior Project Controller to join their Aberdeen team. The role involves assisting with project cost analysis, preparing invoices, and liaising with finance teams to ensure compliance with accounting principles. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience, ideally in the oil & gas sector, and knowledge of accounting software such as Navision. This hybrid position supports professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-2 years project control or accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate knowledge of major accounting software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist project controller with preparation of customer invoices and project costs reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on project costs, alerting to cost overruns as necessary.
• Provide assistance with external audits and general support across accounting functions.

Skills

Project Control Experience

Accounting Knowledge

Oil & Gas Industry Experience

Tools

Navision

Job description

Advert Acteon, a company specialising in marine energy and infrastructure services, provides unique offerings in survey, engineering, foundations, moorings, and decommissioning. By harnessing advanced technology and industry expertise, Acteon delivers innovative and cost-effective strategies to its customers and the offshore energy sector. Acteon’s capability extends from engineering the seabed to delivering sustainable energy systems on the surface, all with a commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

The Geo-Services Business Line works globally and specialises in marine surveys, site characterization, and digital solutions to optimize the design and installation of marine structures for the offshore wind, oil & gas and near shore sectors.

The Junior Project Controller is required to assist the Project Controller with the analysis of project costs and revenue while working closely with the operations and finance teams.
Location: Aberdeen (hybrid working)

Role Description
• Assist project controller with the preparation of customer invoices
• Liaise with project controller and the COE (Centre of Excellence) Accounts Receivable team to ensure invoices are submitted timely; reconciling and monitoring any variances; liaising with client rep on any discrepancies or additional backup required
• Assist with project costs reconciliations, forecasting project revenue, cost and cash flow, revenue recognition calculations, and any necessary supporting schedules for monthly general ledger close.
• Assist project controller with preparing project closeout reports at the end of the contracts and provide relevant feedback to the commercial team, regarding any variances that need to addressed for future work.
• Monitor, issue reports, and estimate project costs – includes updating budgets as costs are incurred; alerting Project Controller to cost overruns; reconciling actual costs to project budget
• Interface with finance COE (Center of Excellence) and supply chain, including coordination of all departmental services and support for relevant worksites to maximize cost performance and efficiency.
• Assist with the creation & maintenance of project resources/objects within the accounting system (Navision)
• Record and reconcile project activity in accounting system
• Assist with the calculation and estimation of project revenue on a monthly and on-going basis
• Ensure that all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards.
• Provide assistance with external audit and any other examinations.
• General support across all accounting functions, as necessary

Requirements:
• Preferred 1-2 years project control or accounting experience
• Preferred Oil & Gas Industry experience
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.